The nurse is conducting a morning assessment of an older adult patient who has a history of peripheral artery disease. When palpating the patient's dorsalis pedis pulse, the nurse should:
A) Palpate the pulses using the pads of his or her thumbs
B) Thoroughly assess the right foot and then assess the left foot
C) Palpate both of the patient's feet simultaneously
D) Place his or her index finger on both of the patient's feet
Question 2
An assisted living facility is targeting a group of residents at risk for cardiac problems.
As part of the program, the residents are being offered blood pressure monitoring, BMD analysis, and referrals to a nutritionist for counseling to reduce cholesterol levels. These activities are examples of
A) primary prevention.
B) health promotion.
C) secondary prevention.
D) tertiary prevention.
The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
GI endoscopy. (a) Similar to other forms of GI endoscopy, laparoscopy involves the insertion of a sp
Developmental tasks for older adults
Position of hands for chest compression on an adult.
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